New Regulation on Gender Transition Processes from the Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Türkiye has put a new regulation regarding gender transition processes into effect. According to the official statement, new restrictions have been introduced across Türkiye concerning the use of hormone therapies and puberty blockers used for gender transition.
Under the new regulation, access to hormone therapies and puberty blockers has been prohibited for individuals under the age of 21. This decision taken by the Ministry is considered part of current changes in health policies.
This regulation directly affects the medical processes of individuals who are minors or in their young adulthood. While health professionals and relevant institutions are being informed about the implementation of the new rules, details regarding how the process will function have also begun to emerge.
These restrictions represent a significant change in the management of gender transition processes within the Turkish healthcare system. The public is closely following how the legal and medical processes related to this matter will proceed in the coming period.